Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.

Cross-references

Psalm 49:6 Parallel

Psalm 49:6 describes those who boast in their riches — identical to the greedy boasting in Psalm 10:3.

In Psalm 49:11-13, the wealthy boast in their possessions but face death — a parallel warning about the futility of such boasting.

Psalm 52:1 Parallel

Psalm 52:1 asks why the mighty boast in evil — directly parallel to the wicked boasting of desires in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 73:8 Parallel

In Psalm 73:8, the wicked also speak arrogantly, scoffing and threatening oppression — a parallel to the boastful speech in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 94:4 Parallel

In Psalm 94:4, the wicked pour out arrogant words and boast — a clear parallel to the boasting in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 5:5 Parallel

Psalm 5:5 directly states that the boastful cannot stand before God — reinforcing the condemnation of the wicked's boasting in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 36:2 Parallel

Psalm 36:2 describes the wicked flattering himself — parallel to the boastful self-glorification in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 119:36 prays for a heart turned from selfish gain — the opposite of the greedy boasting in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 49:18 Parallel

In Psalm 49:18, the wicked count themselves blessed while alive — parallel to the self-congratulation of the boastful in Psalm 10:3.

Psalm 5:6 Parallel

Psalm 5:6 describes God destroying the deceitful, a parallel judgment on the wicked who boast and curse in this verse.

Psalm 11:5 Parallel

Psalm 11:5 says God hates the wicked — a general statement that includes the boastful greedy described in Psalm 10:3.

Habakkuk 2:9 pronounces woe on those who get evil gain — the very greed that drives the wicked here.

In Isaiah 10:7-11, Assyria boasts of its conquests and power — a historical example of the wicked's arrogance against God.

Exodus 15:9 Parallel

In Exodus 15:9, the enemy boasts of his desire to plunder — mirroring the wicked's boastful desires in Psalm 10:3.

Colossians 3:5 calls covetousness idolatry, directly connecting to the greedy gain and cursing God here.

Luke 12:15 Contrast

Luke 12:15 commands guarding against covetousness — the opposite of the wicked's greedy boasting here.

Luke 12:19 Parallel

Luke 12:19 records the rich fool telling his soul to relax and enjoy ample goods—a clear example of boasting in desires and self-reliance apart from God.

Luke 16:14 Parallel

Luke 16:14 identifies the Pharisees as lovers of money — the same greedy attitude that characterizes the wicked here.

Luke 16:15 Parallel

Luke 16:15 echoes that what humans exalt—like boasting of desires—is an abomination to God, reinforcing the divine reversal.

Ephesians 5:5 equates covetousness with idolatry, mirroring the greedy gain and renouncing of the LORD in this verse.

1 Corinthians 6:10 lists the greedy among those excluded from God's kingdom, directly paralleling the greedy gain and renunciation here.

Micah 6:10-12 denounces treasures of wickedness and deceitful scales — the same dishonest greed described here.

Hosea 12:8 Parallel

Hosea 12:8 has Ephraim boasting 'I am rich' and denying iniquity—directly parallel to the wicked boasting in desires and renouncing the LORD.

Jeremiah 22:17 condemns dishonest gain and violence — mirroring the greedy heart of the wicked here.

Isaiah 57:17 shows God's anger over unjust gain — the same greed that leads the wicked to renounce God here.

1 Timothy 6:10 says love of money causes wandering from faith, directly linking to the renouncing of God by the greedy here.

2 Timothy 3:2-4 lists lovers of self and money — the same greedy boasting seen here, describing the wicked in the last days.

James 4:16 Parallel

In James 4:16, boasting is explicitly called evil — a direct New Testament condemnation of the same attitude.

Romans 1:30 Parallel

Romans 1:30 lists boastful and haters of God — directly matching the wicked's boasting and cursing in Psalm 10:3.

1 Corinthians 5:11 warns against associating with the greedy and reviler — the same sins as the wicked in Psalm 10:3.

Exodus 20:17 forbids coveting, directly opposing the greedy gain celebrated by the wicked in this verse.

Zechariah 11:5-8 shows shepherds who sell sheep and say 'Blessed be the LORD, I have become rich'—greed masked as piety, akin to the greedy who renounce God.

Deuteronomy 29:19 describes someone who blesses himself in his heart while walking in stubbornness—mirroring the wicked boasting in desires and renouncing God.

1 Corinthians 13:6 says love does not rejoice in wrongdoing — opposite of the wicked boasting in evil in Psalm 10:3.

Ephesians 5:3 forbids covetousness among saints — the greed celebrated by the wicked in Psalm 10:3.

Romans 1:29 Parallel

Romans 1:29 lists covetousness among sins of those who suppress truth—matching the greedy for gain who curses God in Psalm 10:3.

Malachi 3:15 describes people calling the arrogant blessed — similar to the wicked boasting in Psalm 10:3.

1 Timothy 6:9 warns that desiring riches leads to ruin, echoing the destructive path of the greedy in this psalm.

Proverbs 28:4 says those who forsake the law praise the wicked—aligning with the wicked who boast in their desires and reject God.

1 Timothy 6:17 warns the rich against haughtiness and trusting in riches — a direct counter to the greedy boasting condemned here.

Job 31:24 Contrast

Job 31:24 denies trusting in gold—the opposite of the greedy for gain who boasts in wealth and renounces God.

Hebrews 13:5 commands contentment and freedom from love of money — opposing the greedy spirit described here.

James 3:5 Parallel

James 3:5 warns that the tongue boasts of great things — echoing the wicked's boasting in heart's desire here.

1 John 2:15 Related theme

1 John 2:15 warns against loving the world — the very attitude of the wicked who boast in their desires here.